Military Commands

adverb immediately or without delay

preposition used to indicate simultaneous action or occurrence

• The manager requested all employees to submit their reports at once.
• Can you please hand me the remote at once?
• Let's bounce from this party at once.
• The sudden news hit them like a ton of bricks, causing them to react at once.

noun a concise summary or account of something

verb to give essential information to someone in a short and clear way

adjective of short duration or distance

• Please provide a brief summary of your findings in the report.
• Can you give me a brief overview of what the meeting was about?
• Just give me the brief version, I don't have time for all the details.
• His time in the spotlight was brief, but he made a lasting impact.

noun an authoritative order

verb to give an authoritative order

• The general issued a command for all troops to stand at attention.
• She gave a command to her dog to sit.
• I told him to command the remote and change the channel.
• Her presence in the room commanded attention from everyone.

verb to refuse to obey a rule, law, or someone in authority

• It is important to never disobey a direct order from your superior in the military.
• Don't disobey your mom's rules if you want to avoid getting grounded.
• I ain't gonna disobey my boss, he's got the power to fire me.
• Sometimes it's necessary to disobey the rules in order to stand up for what is right.

noun a rhythm or rate of movement that is twice as fast as normal

adjective referring to something that is done at twice the normal speed or rate

• The employees were asked to work double time to meet the project deadline.
• I had to hustle and work double time to finish my homework before the party.
• I pulled a double time shift at work yesterday to cover for my coworker.
• She's been putting in double time at the gym to get ready for the marathon.

adverb immediately or without delay

• The judge ordered the defendant to appear in court forthwith.
• The teacher told the students to hand in their assignments forthwith.
• I need that report done forthwith, no excuses!
• She made up her mind to leave the toxic relationship forthwith.

noun a passageway, especially a narrow walkway or aisle

interjection used as a nautical command to clear the way

• Please clear the gangway for the passengers to disembark.
• Make sure to move out of the gangway so people can get through.
• Hey, don't block the gangway, dude!
• The new policy created a gangway for employees to voice their concerns.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb

• Please hold everything until further instructions are provided.
• Hey, hold everything! I have some important news to share.
• Yo, hold everything, I need to tell you something juicy!
• When things get tough, sometimes you just have to hold everything and take a deep breath.

noun a firm grip or grasp

verb to grip or grasp firmly

adjective firmly secured in place

adverb in a secure or unyielding manner

• In times of uncertainty, it is important to hold fast to your principles.
• When things get tough, just hold fast and keep pushing through.
• Dude, you gotta hold fast and not let anyone bring you down.
• She held fast to her dreams, refusing to let anyone deter her from achieving them.

noun Force is a noun that refers to strength or power, or a group of people organized for a particular purpose.

adverb In force is used as an adverbial phrase to indicate that something is currently in effect or active.

preposition In is a preposition that indicates location or position within a space or time period.

• The new law will come into force next month.
• The new rule will be in force starting next month.
• The new regulation will kick in next month.
• The power of the decision was in force during the meeting.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The detective will lay to all the evidence presented in court.
• I can't believe you're still laying to your parents about where you were last night.
• She's always laying to her friends about how much money she has.
• The truth will eventually lay to all the rumors and lies circulating about the company.

verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence. In this case, 'hesitate' is the verb in the phrase 'not hesitate.'

• In professional settings, it is important to not hesitate when making decisions.
• If you have any questions, feel free to not hesitate to ask me.
• When it comes to trying new things, just go for it and not hesitate!
• When faced with challenges, do not hesitate to take the leap and push yourself out of your comfort zone.

adjective Alert and prepared for danger or difficulty.

preposition In a state of readiness to defend against attack or danger.

• The soldiers stood on guard at the entrance to the palace.
• Make sure you're on guard when walking alone at night.
• I always have my guard up when dealing with strangers.
• She was on guard against any potential criticism during the presentation.

noun the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other

verb to arrange or organize (something) in a particular way

adjective arranged or organized according to a particular sequence or pattern

adverb in accordance with a particular sequence or pattern

preposition used in phrases to indicate the sequence of events or actions

conjunction used to introduce a statement or clause that follows from the one before

article used before a noun to specify something already mentioned or known

• The manager placed an order for new office supplies.
• I need to make an order for more snacks for the party.
• I'm gonna order some pizza for dinner tonight.
• In order to succeed, one must first fail and learn from their mistakes.

adjective an adjective that describes an action or command that must be obeyed without question; dictatorial or authoritative in tone

• The judge issued a peremptory order for the witness to testify immediately.
• The teacher gave a peremptory command for the students to stop talking.
• The coach's peremptory decision to bench the star player didn't sit well with the team.
• Her peremptory attitude towards criticism often alienates those around her.

noun a military command to turn 180 degrees in the opposite direction

adverb used to describe the act of turning around completely in the opposite direction

• The commander ordered the troops to make a right-about-face and march in the opposite direction.
• When we realized we were going the wrong way, we did a right-about-face and turned around.
• I was heading to the store but then did a right-about-face because I forgot my wallet.
• After a series of failed attempts, she decided to do a right-about-face and try a completely different approach.

verb to leave or go away quickly

interjection used to tell someone to leave immediately

• The security guard instructed the intruder to scram from the premises immediately.
• When the teacher caught us cheating, she told us to scram before she reported us.
• I told that annoying guy at the party to scram because he was getting on my nerves.
• When faced with a difficult decision, sometimes it's best to let your emotions scram and think logically.

noun a shot or attempt at scoring in a game or sport

verb to discharge a missile from a weapon or to score in a game or sport

• The photographer will shoot the portraits in the studio.
• Let's shoot some hoops at the park later.
• I heard he can shoot like a pro on the court.
• She shot down his idea during the meeting.

verb To move quickly and energetically

adverb In a quick and energetic manner

• Please remember to step lively during the ceremony.
• Hey, let's step lively and get this party started!
• Come on, dude, step lively or we'll miss the bus!
• In order to succeed in business, you need to step lively and stay ahead of the competition.

noun a position of leadership or authority

verb to assume control or responsibility

• It is important for a leader to take charge and make decisions for the team.
• When no one else knows what to do, I just take charge and figure it out.
• When things get crazy, someone needs to step up and take charge.
• In order to succeed, you must take charge of your own destiny and make things happen.

• The judge made a decision then and there, without any further delay.
• I decided to confront him about it then and there, instead of waiting.
• She told him to stop being a jerk then and there.
• The idea struck me like a lightning bolt, and I knew then and there that it was the right choice.

noun a loud, sharp cry, especially of pain, surprise, or anger

verb to shout loudly, typically when angry, excited, or in pain

• The teacher had to yell to get the attention of the noisy students.
• I had to yell at my brother to stop playing his music so loud.
• She was so angry, she just started yelling at everyone in the room.
• The thunderstorm seemed to yell at the earth with its loud cracks of lightning.

noun a command given to someone to wake up or start moving

verb to get out of bed or start moving

• The sergeant ordered the soldiers to show a leg at the morning roll call.
• Hey, wake up and show a leg before you miss breakfast!
• Come on, show a leg or we'll be late for the movie.
• She needs to show a leg and start working on her project before the deadline.

noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In the phrase 'on point', 'point' can be a noun referring to a particular detail, aspect, or element that is being focused on or highlighted.

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. 'On point' is used to describe something that is accurate, precise, or well-executed.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'on point' can also be used as an adverb to describe how something is done accurately or precisely.

preposition A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'on' is a preposition indicating a position or location in relation to something else.

• The presentation was well-prepared and every detail was on point.
• Your outfit is totally on point for the party tonight.
• Her dance moves are always on point.
• The team's strategy was on point and they won the game.